publikul
Publikul is a term used in media studies and sociolinguistics to denote a digital, participatory public sphere—an environment where broad audiences contribute to and shape public discourse through online platforms. The concept extends the traditional idea of the public sphere by foregrounding user-generated content, transparency, and networked collaboration across borders and communities.
Etymology and usage: The word combines publik or public from several languages with the nominalizing suffix
Characteristics and implications: Publikul emphasizes openness, inclusivity, and distributed authorship enabled by networked technologies. It encompasses
Critique and debate: Critics contend that digital publics can replicate social and economic inequalities and be
See also: Public sphere; Digital democracy; Participatory culture; Social media.